Mitchell Darland is an artist based in the south of France. His work is a captivating fusion of time, memory, and influences from European history, particularly drawn from Greek and Roman sculpture. His sculptures evoke a sense of discovery and mystery, as if unearthed from an ancient archaeological site where they have weathered through the passage of time. Working exclusively with terra cotta, he meticulously hand-builds each piece with a deep reverence for the earth and its elements. Darland's artistry shines through his self-developed glazing technique, a meticulous process that demands up to six firings in the kiln to achieve its distinctive character and allure. Through his unique approach, Mitchell Darland invites viewers to contemplate the enduring beauty and layers of history embedded within his remarkable sculptures.

-Galerie Martin Sauvage, Nice

CV/Exhibitions

  • 2016 - 2021 - Le Vallon du Brec, Remarkable Garden, Boutique Guesthouse, Art Studio & Gallery, Coursegoules Southern France - Owner

  • Solo Shows:
    2017 - Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs, Coursegoules France
    2019 - Villa Ingeborg, Cagnes sur Mer France
    2015 - 2022 - Le Vallon du Brec, Coursegoules France - Permanent Exhibition

  • Group Shows:
    2014 - Salon International d l'art Contemporain SIAC, Marseille France
    2017 - L'Art en Place, Vence France
    2018 - L'Art en Place, Vence France
    2019 - L'Art en Place, Vence France
    2020 - L'Art en Place, Vence France
    2021 - Gallery Martin Sauvage, Nice France

Education

  • 2000 - Congress Bundestag Scholarship Award, Youth / Young Professionals, Hamburg DE

  • 2002 - Orange County High School of the Arts, Santa Anna California - Visual Arts (Painting, Ceramics, Photography)

  • 2006 - Istituto Marangoni, Milan IT, London UK - BA Fashion Styling & Creative Direction and Photography

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